Push-Up

Danish: Armstrækning

Movement pattern

Horizontal push

Equipment

Bodyweight

Main muscles

Pectoralis major (clavicular head), Pectoralis major (sternocostal head)

Also works

Deltoid (anterior part), Serratus anterior, Triceps brachii (lateral head), Triceps brachii (long head), Triceps brachii (medial head)

Stabilisers

Gluteus maximus, Rectus abdominis, Transversus abdominis

Muscle groups

Chest

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound, push

Load

Bodyweight

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Wrist: moderate

Related exercises

Alternatives: Banded Push-Up, Barbell Bench Press, Dumbbell Bench Press, Weighted Push-Up

Harder version of: Incline Push-Up, Knee Push-Up

Easier version of: Banded Push-Up, Decline Push-Up, Diamond Push-Up, Explosive Push-Up, Pike Push-Up, Weighted Push-Up

Opposing movement: Sternum Pull-Up

Other names

German: Liegestütz · Spanish: Push-Up · French: Pompe

Liftosaur: Push Up, Bodyweight · wger: Push-Up · free-exercise-db: Pushups

Also called: Press-Up, Pushup

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